Jonathan Dwyer

The Detroit Lions released kicker Alex Henery on Monday, a day after Henery missed three field-goal attempts during Detroit's 17-14 home loss to the Buffalo Bills. One of the misses was a 50-yard try in the final minute that would have given the Lions the lead. Henery also missed from 44 and 47 yards and went one for five during his two-week stint. Detroit also released rookie kicker Nate Freese after Week 3. The Lions will reportedly hold kicker tryouts Tuesday to fill the void. Tennessee Titans' Bernard Pollard out for the season Tennessee Titans safety Bernard Pollard has a ruptured right Achilles' tendon and will sit out the rest of the season. Pollard, who turns...

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